Cambridge SoundWorks CSW DeskTopTheater 5.1

Pros: Extremely high quality sound.
Cons: Unless 5.1 needed and facing same direction as TV, might be better to get 4-speakers.

Specific Model being reviewed: CSW 3000

I first became interested in these speakers when I read an article in Home Theater magazine where they couldn't rave enough about them. I couldn't believe it! I tend to think of Home Theater...

Pros: Excellent quality
Cons: Difficult to set up

For quite some time, I was perfectly happy with my Altec Lansing speaker system. They offered excellent sound quality at a good price. However, as time went by, I noticed that something was lacking. I have Creative PC/DVD Encore DXR3 and Sound Blaster...

Pros: Easy moved around home theatre system, Excellent sound quality
Cons: Could have used a higher wattage set of speakers and a remote for volume control.

After having purchased a PC-DVD from creative labs, I decided I NEEDED the speaker system to go along with my new found toy. Okay, so maybe it had something to do with the fact that my brother has had for the past couple years the most unbelievable...

Pros: Outstanding Sound Quality
Cons: Setting it up can be a little complex.

Set aside some money when purchasing this system for disturbing the peace tickets. The sound that issues forth is crystal clear, capable of incredible volume with no noticeable distortion.
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I have owned this...

Pros: Small and low price
Cons: No remote control

I had used the Cambridge SoundWorks four-point surround system on my computer so I knew the speaker quality of this system would be high. I needed a 5.1 system to go along with my new Toshiba DVD player and Toshiba 16:9 TV for a complete home theater...

Pros: Quality, Craftsmanship, Sound, Control
Cons: Price, speaker cord length

A few X-mas' ago, I decided to treat myself to the ultimate home-computer audio-video system, and in doing so, ended up with the toy that I will never give up. I've sold many a computer, but never my Cambridge Soundworks 5.1 speakers.

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Pros: Pros: Has been replace by superior DDT2500 Digital speakers...
Cons: Cons: Was the best...

I gave this product a 8 out of 10.

Both the form and the function on this product are great. Being able to listen to things in Dolby Surround sound has made a huge difference in my computing experience. There is simply nothing like...

Pros: Has been replace by superior DDT2500 Digital speakers...
Cons: Was the best...

I gave this product a 8 out of 10.

Both the form and the function on this product are great. Being able to listen to things in Dolby Surround sound has made a huge difference in my computing experience. There is simply nothing like it.
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Pros: Small, cheap, durable
Cons: Needs a remote, blips when florescent lights are turned on

I bought this system in May or June of 1999 to tide me over until I got around to buying a "real" sound system to go with my Encore DVD kit. I never got around to upgrading because this system does such a great job. :)

You just...

Pros: Small
Cons: Not enough power

Well i wanted speakers for my PC. I am in college and the rooms are anything but big, so i wanted something that would put out some sound, but not take up room doing it. So i purchased the Desktop Theater 5.1.
I also purchased a dvd player for my...

Pros: AMAZING sound quality! Color matches more keyboards and monitors than black speakers!
Cons: Can't think of anything.

I bought this about 5 years ago at a local cambridge soundworks store. About a year ago i bought a thx system from a friend and gave this one to my brother. After 2 days i knew i had to get the cambridge soundworks one back. My brother loved it so much ...

Pros: Excellent sound, theatre-like sound, so powerful for being so small. Nice Looking!
Cons: Tricky to setup.

I found my Cambridge SoundWorks CSW DeskTopTheater 5.1 on eBay about a year ago. I really wanted them, and they were a great price! When they first arrived, I opened the box, took out one, and thought, "You've Got To Be Kidding! I've Been Ripped Off!" I...